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Going Linux is a podcast for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done. Whether you are new to Linux, moving from Windows to Linux, or thinking about upgrading to Linux, this podcast will provide you with practical, day-to-day advice on how to use Linux and Linux applications.en-usMon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:02 -0800Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssgoinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Podcastsgedit Text EditorGoing LinuxLarry Bushey and Bill SmithGoing Linux is a podcast for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done.Larry Busheygoinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)http://goinglinux.com/images/GoingLinux1400.pngGoing Linuxhttp://goinglinux.com
cleannotechnology,education,how,to,linuxGoing Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp279
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux
00:00 Going Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:55 What is Linux and why should I try it?
04:05 Misconception: For nerds by nerds
04:38 Misconception: Linux can not be used as a Windows replacement
06:15 Choosing the right Linux for you
08:03 Trying Linux
09:44 Installing Linux
10:57 Linux sounds too good to be true!
13:01 Linux FAQ
14:48 Linux is more secure
16:20 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
17:30 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp279/glp279_64.mp3Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:02 -0800
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Going Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux
There are literally hundreds of versions of Linux to choose from. Each has its own look and feel. Each is designed with a specific purpose in mind. Each comes pre-packaged with a selection of software applications, and each is the same Linux at the core.

Having said that, if you ask 10 people which version of Linux is best, you will get at least 12 different answers. :) The recommendations we give in this episode are based on our experience and knowledge. (Larry has been using Linux as his exclusive personal computer operating system for about 10 years.)

Episode 279 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #279 · Getting Started With Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:55 What is Linux and why should I try it?
04:05 Misconception: For nerds by nerds
04:38 Misconception: Linux can not be used as a Windows replacement
06:15 Choosing the right Linux for you
08:03 Trying Linux
09:44 Installing Linux
10:57 Linux sounds too good to be true!
13:01 Linux FAQ
14:48 Linux is more secure
16:20 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
17:30 End

]]>Going Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp267
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction
00:00 Going Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction
00:17 Introduction
00:48 Just Larry
02:38 Examples from Linux Mint
03:33 How to restart Cinnamon
05:35 How to restart X
10:14 How to restart a responsive computer from the command line
12:38 How to shut down a responsive computer from the command line
13:46 How to restart an unresponsive computer
18:05 How to force shut down an unresponsive computer
20:26 How to recover accidentally deleted files
25:52 Using PhotoRec step-by-step
35:11 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:30 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp267/glp267_64.mp3Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:00:01 -0800
36:30
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Going Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction
Listener Dave suggested this topic. We detail how to recover from a crashed or frozen system. The topics we outline are: How to restart the Cinnamon desktop environment, how to restart the display server, how to restart and how to shut down a partially crashed responsive computer, and how to restart and shut down a completely unresponsive computer. We also walk through recovering accidentally deleted files from your hard drive or removable drive.

Episode 267 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #267 · What to do when things go wrong on Linux-Introduction
00:17 Introduction
00:48 Just Larry
02:38 Examples from Linux Mint
03:33 How to restart Cinnamon
05:35 How to restart X
10:14 How to restart a responsive computer from the command line
12:38 How to shut down a responsive computer from the command line
13:46 How to restart an unresponsive computer
18:05 How to force shut down an unresponsive computer
20:26 How to recover accidentally deleted files
25:52 Using PhotoRec step-by-step
35:11 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:30 End

]]>Going Linux #262 · Computer America #79 http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp262
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #262 · Computer America #79
00:00 Going Linux #262 · Computer America #79
00:15 Introduction
03:56 Announcement
06:33 Topic: The computer operating system doesn't matter anymore... so you should use Linux!
52:45 Frank: Feedback in five parts
61:51 Learning Python
64:21 Software recommendations
68:43 About the show
72:53 Thanks
75:02 Jack: Good work on 261, Bill
76:53 Charles: Does the Galago Pro stand up to everyday use
89:12 Ken: Linux pre-installed
92:40 Michael: Setting up Ubuntu and Orca
94:56 Jack: ssh and Internet connections
100:55 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
102:11 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp262/glp262_64.mp3Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:00:01 -0800
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Going Linux #262 · Computer America #79
Larry's second last appearance as the regular Linux correspondent on Computer America. Topic: The computer operating system doesn't matter anymore... so you should use Linux! Call me 'cheap' or just 'frugal' but I don't like spending money without a good reason. As long as you have an Internet connection and a browser, why do you need a specific computer? You don't need an expensive computer. Even a modest one with a good Internet connection can run cloud applications quickly -- because most, if not all, of the processing takes place on the Internet.

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goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #254 · Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #255 · Computer America #77
00:15 Introduction
01:08 Hello and welcome
06:24 Topic: The state of Accessibility in Linux
08:30 Why does the box shuts when installing applications in Fedora?
10:43 Jaws on 5 systems
12:18 Definition: Accessibility
13:33 Is open source accessibility expensive, like Windows accessibility programs tend to be?
17:09 Why is Jaws so expensive?
19:43 Assistive technology
23:15 Why is assistive technology important?
26:22 Why make a complete operating system for people with disabilities?
29:28 Google and Apple have done great work in text to speech and speech to text
30:12 Interview with Spencer Hunley
32:02 Examples of open source assistive technology
32:38 Orca screen reader
36:39 Screen magnifier
37:48 On-screen keyboard
38:37 eViacam head and eye tracking
41:01 Dasher text entry interface
42:48 OpenDyslexic font
47:22 eViacam details
50:31 Jim: File sharing on a Windows network
59:00 David: Lubuntu question
66:22 Arch slay command issue
70:09 Mario: Wants Tahoma font
72:58 Steve: 16 hour upgrade from he11!
82:01 Will: Find the episode listing
84:11 Curbuntu: AutoKey issues
90:28 Joe: Are 64-bit drivers still a problem?
95:43 Curbuntu: A "going mac" question
99:48 David: Flash is no longer working
103:38 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
105:08 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp255/glp255_64.mp3Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:01 -0800
105:08
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Going Linux #255 · Computer America #77
Topic: The state of accessibility in Linux. "There are 1 billion people in the world with some type of disability. 360 million of these people are blind and have low vision. 90% of these people live in developing countries. How are they accessing technology you and I take for granted everyday? The problem is they're not. There is proprietary software for accessible technology but it is extremely expensive and out of reach of the people that need to use it in order to access a computer. Did you know that 80% of blind people in the United States are unemployed? That's why this is very important."

Now Sonar will always have the latest and greatest in assistive technology for it's users. Sonar uses Gnome as it's default desktop but we will be releaseing a Mate version in a few. weeks. Sonar has been working very close with the Mate team and they had done a lot of work to assure the accessibility of the Mate desktop. They hope to have a Mate release in a few weeks. Here are some of the features of Sonar 2014.1

Gnome 3.12
Orca screen reader for blind users.
Screen magnification for low vision users
A font to use for people with dyslexia
On screen keyboards for people with low motor skills.
Eye/head tracking software to move the cursor on the screen with a webcam.

]]>Going Linux #250 · Introducing Open Source in Business http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp250
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #250 · Introducing Open Source in Business
00:00 Going Linux #250 · Introducing Open Source in Business
00:15 Introduction
01:28 Making the argument
02:37 Delivering the right message
07:11 Convincing the right people
08:28 6 key advantages to use to make your case for open source
09:33 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
10:41 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp250/glp250_64.mp3Thu, 24 Jul 2014 00:00:01 -0800
10:41
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Going Linux #250 · Introducing Open Source in Business
In a previous episode, Troy provided us with his (and his company's) recommendations on which applications are best accepted by his Small Business customers switching to Linux. In fact, we wrote an article on the website detailing the list. Today, we thought we'd discuss some things to consider when attempting to get Linux and Open Source software adopted in your company.

Episode 250 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #250 · Introducing Open Source in Business
00:15 Introduction
01:28 Making the argument
02:37 Delivering the right message
07:11 Convincing the right people
08:28 6 key advantages to use to make your case for open source
09:33 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
10:41 End

]]>Going Linux #249 · Computer America #75 http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp249
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #249 · Computer America #75
00:00 Going Linux #249 · Computer America #75
00:15 Introduction
01:36 Tech troubles in broadcast land
01:56 New night - third Thursday
04:34 Topic: Linux and total world domination
05:51 The Linux operating system has 97% of the market
24:48 Too... many... chat... windows...
28:21 Audience says... 'This topic is boring!'
30:58 The java-based chat crashes 5 times on Craig
31:24 Mission for Charles - Find new chat software
33:10 Charles convices Craig to use IRC (yay!)
34:02 Charles starts to build it - while we are on the air!
35:16 Charles has it running
36:02 Running Portal on a super computer
36:43 Charles finishes the new chat room
37:33 The members of the existing chat room move to the new one
39:07 It works!
41:38 The new chat room runs Linux!
52:00 Vic: Upgrading
62:04 Kevin: NAS or NOT?
70:00 Fiddling with the new chat...
73:34 Tom: Partitioning problems
74:37 More chat tweaks...
79:28 The new Computer America HTML5 IRC chat room (running Linux) is LIVE!
83:02 Pete - opensmallbusinesssolutions.com - a discount code!
86:44 Walter: Microsoft-less
90:35 John: Trouble with Mint17
95:50 Greg: Linux in the wild
97:48 Englebert: Switched to Linux
100:50 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
102:45 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp249/glp249_64.mp3Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:00:01 -0800
102:45
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Going Linux #249 · Computer America #75
Topic: Linux and total world domination... at least in the world of super computers! During the show, the Java-based chat room crashes 5 times on Craig and he has had enough. Charles takes on the challenge, finds a new chat room, configures it, moves all the listeners to it, and has it up and running before the end of the show. In fact, he goes from concept to fully-functional and live in about an hour. We answer a few Linux questions, solve some problems, listen to a "gone Linux" story and a "Linux in the wild" story as well.

]]>Going Linux #247 · Setting up a VPN on Linux http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp247
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #247 · Setting up a VPN on Linux
00:00 Going Linux #247 · Setting up a VPN on Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:41 Skype fails again!
02:42 Bill moves to Ubuntu 14.04
03:23 CQRLog
03:46 gnuGlucoControl
06:00 Bill crashed Manjaro/Arch
08:13 Sabayon does well in our upcoming review
09:59 Cinnamon Repositories Closing
14:13 What is a VPN?
15:34 Why use a VPN?
22:53 How do I set-up a VPN?
25:58 openVPN
32:31 Does using a VPN affect your connection speed
34:07 Zenmate VPN extension for Chrome
36:58 Shutter
40:34 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
41:35 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp247/glp247_64.mp3Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:00:01 -0800
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Going Linux #247 · Setting up a VPN on Linux
In episode 244, we discussed setting up a particular VPN (Virtual Private Network) That VPN is ProXPN, but there are many other VPN options and in this episode we talk about some of those options. We discuss some of the common settings for using a VPN on some of the most popular Linux distributions.

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goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #232 · Computer America #69
00:00 Going Linux #232 · Computer America #69
00:15 Introduction
02:43 Topic: Should I dual-boot Linux with Windows or Mac?
05:12 Tu: Should I try Unix, Linux or Ubuntu?
17:45 What is dual-booting?
19:26 Why would I want to dual-boot?
21:06 What are the alternatives?
27:33 Crossman: "I find, really, no reason left to run Windows"
36:26 The cloud option
39:08 Backup, backup, backup!
40:47 What are “partitions” and do I need them?
41:25 Partitioning looks complicated. Do I really have to do it?
43:16 Is it really difficult to install Linux on a Win8 PC?
46:38 What about installing Linux on a Mac?
54:11 Uwe: Done with Linux
59:29 Tom fills us in on Zorin OS
64:16 Victor won’t get “scroogled”
85:04 Bill discovered that his new computer came with UEFI and Secure Boot, but with Secure Boot DISABLED. Ben commented
85:42 Gus provided a suggestion for screen capture
87:59 Paul has gone Linux, but is a little frustrated
94:21 John is in “virtual” trouble:
99:55 Tony is using Mint 16 and is looking for monitor help
104:52 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
118:38 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp232/glp232_64.mp3Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:01 -0800
118:38
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Going Linux #232 · Computer America #69
Topic: "Should I dual-boot Linux with Windows or Mac?" In this episode we answer these questions: What is dual-booting? Why would I want to dual-boot? What are the alternatives?

Episode 232 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #232 · Computer America #69
00:15 Introduction
02:43 Topic: Should I dual-boot Linux with Windows or Mac?
05:12 Tu: Should I try Unix, Linux or Ubuntu?
17:45 What is dual-booting?
19:26 Why would I want to dual-boot?
21:06 What are the alternatives?
27:33 Crossman: "I find, really, no reason left to run Windows"
36:26 The cloud option
39:08 Backup, backup, backup!
40:47 What are “partitions” and do I need them?
41:25 Partitioning looks complicated. Do I really have to do it?
43:16 Is it really difficult to install Linux on a Win8 PC?
46:38 What about installing Linux on a Mac?
54:11 Uwe: Done with Linux
59:29 Tom fills us in on Zorin OS
64:16 Victor won’t get “scroogled”
85:04 Bill discovered that his new computer came with UEFI and Secure Boot, but with Secure Boot DISABLED. Ben commented
85:42 Gus provided a suggestion for screen capture
87:59 Paul has gone Linux, but is a little frustrated
94:21 John is in “virtual” trouble:
99:55 Tony is using Mint 16 and is looking for monitor help
104:52 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
118:38 End

]]>Going Linux #224 · Open Source Licenses-Advanced http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp224
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #224 · Open Source Licenses-Advanced
00:00 Going Linux #224 · Open Source Licenses-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
04:29 Our focus
07:42 GPLv2 license
18:32 Licenses for non-software works
19:21 GFDL license
19:59 Creative Commons license
22:24 GPLv3 license
29:00 LGPLv3 license
34:51 Website for comparing open source licenses
39:19 Differences of opinion on the GPL
48:50 Is the GPLv3 holding back adoption of open source software?
52:05 Microsoft Public license
52:45 MIT and BSD licenses for additional freedom - for developer-users
55:43 WTF You Want To Public License Version 2
56:54 Public Domain and Copyright
57:29 License compatibility
59:52 Why you need to be careful how you license your software
61:12 Apache license
62:36 Do you think we still need the GPL?
65:07 A licensing example
69:19 Is the political posturing holding back open source?
70:21 Do you agree to this license?
73:47 The choice is yours
76:13 When you have no choice
80:12 Meeting half way
84:38 Military Drones
86:43 Google Docs
89:47 Choosing the best tool for the job
92:12 True cross-platform features are not "Free"
94:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
96:00 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp224/glp224_64.mp3Sun, 20 Oct 2013 00:00:01 -0800
96:00
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Going Linux #224 · Open Source Licenses-Advanced
Bill and Larry discuss Open Source and "Free" software licenses in a little more depth. This is a very deep subject, so we think we are still just scratching the surface. We do, however, discuss some examples and reasons for choosing one license over another, from both the user's perspective and the developer-distributor perspective. We underline the distinction made by the FSF regarding the GNU Public License (GPL) that its licenses are written to protect the freedoms of the software user by putting restrictions on the software developer.

Episode 224 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #224 · Open Source Licenses-Advanced
00:15 Introduction
04:29 Our focus
07:42 GPLv2 license
18:32 Licenses for non-software works
19:21 GFDL license
19:59 Creative Commons license
22:24 GPLv3 license
29:00 LGPLv3 license
34:51 Website for comparing open source licenses
39:19 Differences of opinion on the GPL
48:50 Is the GPLv3 holding back adoption of open source software?
52:05 Microsoft Public license
52:45 MIT and BSD licenses for additional freedom - for developer-users
55:43 WTF You Want To Public License Version 2
56:54 Public Domain and Copyright
57:29 License compatibility
59:52 Why you need to be careful how you license your software
61:12 Apache license
62:36 Do you think we still need the GPL?
65:07 A licensing example
69:19 Is the political posturing holding back open source?
70:21 Do you agree to this license?
73:47 The choice is yours
76:13 When you have no choice
80:12 Meeting half way
84:38 Military Drones
86:43 Google Docs
89:47 Choosing the best tool for the job
92:12 True cross-platform features are not "Free"
94:09 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
96:00 End

]]>Going Linux #221 · Open Source Licenses-Introduction http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp221
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #221 · Open Source Licenses-Introduction
00:00 Going Linux #221 · Open Source Licenses-Introduction
00:15 Introduction
00:48 Technical difficulties out of the gate
01:28 Linux malware revisited
13:01 Do I really need to be a computer geek to use Linux?
16:52 Open Source Licenses
17:50 Definition: "Open Source License"
19:39 Free Redistribution
20:39 Source Code
22:54 Derived Works
25:14 Integrity of the Author's Source Code
27:42 No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups
28:51 No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor
30:29 Distribution of License
30:57 License Must Not Be Specific to a Product
31:59 License Must Not Restrict Other Software
33:46 Licens Must Be Technology-Neutral
34:37 Why is the license "stuff" important?
36:17 Some of the most popular Open Source licenses
36:37 Apache License Version 2.0
38:34 The BSD 3-Clause License
38:50 The BSD 2-Clause License
39:10 GNU General Public License Versions
39:37 LGPL Licenses
39:58 The MIT License
43:02 Open Source in commercial products
44:32 Examples: LibreOffice and Apache OpenOffice
45:35 Example: WordPress
45:55 Example: The Linux Kernel
46:44 Example: Asterisk
49:29 Pick: mintStick
52:34 Picks: Pendrive Linux and Unetbootin
55:54 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
57:43 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp221/glp221_64.mp3Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:00:01 -0800
57:43
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Going Linux #221 · Open Source Licenses-Introduction
In this episode we discuss the world of Open Source Licenses. If you run Linux you have had dealings with a Open Source Project, you have heard the term License. For a selected list of licenses, we attempt to answer: What is it? How does it affect you? What does it allow you to do or not do? We cover the basics to give you a idea what all this means.

]]>Going Linux #220 · Computer America #66 http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp220
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #220 · Computer America #66
00:00 Going Linux #220 · Computer America #66
00:15 Introduction
03:54 Topic: "What can I do with my Linux Computer"
08:34 Be social
15:23 Play games
30:37 Photo editing and photo management
31:56 Video production
32:58 Audio production
39:17 Norman has some further comments on “Linux Malware”
43:09 Clay in Myrtle Beach comments on our website redesign
52:22 Uwe writes to us from Germany
62:16 Gus commented on listener Nancy’s comments on wanting some reasons to use Linux
66:14 Andrew in Perth, Australia comments on “NancyGate”
70:43 Robert just sent us this for a future episode
73:02 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
74:59 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp220/glp220_64.mp3Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:00:01 -0800
74:59
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Going Linux #220 · Computer America #66
Grayson Hamilton is Craig Crossman's co-host while Larry talks about what you can do with your Linux computer. There are lots of links in the show notes to specific Linux software applications that you will want to explore as well. As always, there are plenty of emails as well.

Episode 220 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #220 · Computer America #66
00:15 Introduction
03:54 Topic: "What can I do with my Linux Computer"
08:34 Be social
15:23 Play games
30:37 Photo editing and photo management
31:56 Video production
32:58 Audio production
39:17 Norman has some further comments on “Linux Malware”
43:09 Clay in Myrtle Beach comments on our website redesign
52:22 Uwe writes to us from Germany
62:16 Gus commented on listener Nancy’s comments on wanting some reasons to use Linux
66:14 Andrew in Perth, Australia comments on “NancyGate”
70:43 Robert just sent us this for a future episode
73:02 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
74:59 End

Episode 218 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #218 · Computer America #65
00:43 Guest co-host David Perry
05:00 Linux Malware: Hand of Thief Trojan
06:27 Definition: Trojan
16:19 Caitlin: Have bank robbery rates reduced because of cybercrime?
21:43 What can I do about the Trojan?
27:42 Protect yourself from Hand of Thief
29:29 David Perry: "Switching to Linux will make you many hundreds of times more secure than any anti-virus software can make your Windows machine"
36:16 More on Linux malware
45:57 The Raspberry Pi
55:33 Chris: Wifi on an old Dell
60:15 Linux: faster to boot, faster to run, faster to shut down, and sharper screen image
62:13 Dave: A suggest topic for the show
65:38 Paul: Not so fast with Mint 15
68:04 David Perry gets back into Linux
70:32 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
71:27 End

]]>Going Linux #215 Cloud Storage http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp215
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #215 Cloud Storage
00:00 Going Linux #215 · Cloud Storage
00:15 Introduction
00:43 Cloud Storage
01:36 SomaFM.com
05:01 Online storage and how you can use it on Linux
05:56 How we use Dropbox
06:36 What is cloud storage? Why might I use it?
12:06 Share publicly as well as privately
14:57 Available storage
16:26 Dropbox
19:46 Spideroak
27:28 Ubuntu One
33:05 SkyDrive
37:38 Box.com
42:26 Google Drive
43:41 What is a 'client?'
47:16 Chromebooks
53:04 Google Drive pricing
56:30 Which one should I choose?
59:23 What's the catch?
62:42 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
64:48 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp215/glp215_64.mp3Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:00:01 -0800
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Going Linux #215 Cloud Storage
Cloud storage can serve as a backup or just a place for you to share stuff with other people. We tried to pick the most popular ones in use today. This is not an exhaustive list, but should give you an idea of the landscape. We discuss your options, compare prices and identify why each is different from the other. We even help you choose the right one for you.

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goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #202 Computer America #60
00:00 Going Linux #202 Computer America #60
00:15 Introduction
05:50 Topic: If Apple wrote ad copy for Linux
06:37 A Linux Ad for radio and podcasts you can use
14:13 Apple advertises UNIX
23:01 Office on Linux
28:21 What about devices?
30:02 Printers
30:49 Running Windows apps
32:03 Connect to other PCs
32:46 Easy to use
36:35 Emails
37:46 Charles: Linux in the wild
39:38 Russ: On the edge of the desert in South Africa
43:30 Eric: Shares an idea
48:56 Jeff: A software engineer's view of Linux
55:00 Steve: Using Audacity
56:53 Tim: Asks about clouds
60:05 Jay: Gone Linux
67:22 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
69:36 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp202/glp202_64.mp3Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:01 -0800
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Going Linux #201 Listener Feedback
I have said that the greatest barrier to the adoption of Linux for home computing is the lack of advertising. You may recognize some of the wording, but this fake ad copy illustrates that what the “big boys” say about their OS can apply to Linux as well. We discuss ad copy that might have been used by the Linux Mint distribution if others hadn’t beaten them to it.

]]>Going Linux #195 Solid-State Drives on Linux http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp195
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #195 Solid-State Drives on Linux
00:00 Going Linux #195 Solid-State Drives on Linux
00:15 Introduction
00:45 Happy 2013
01:21 How I came to install an SSD on a 2 year old noteook
02:25 ZaReason's UltraLap 430 beats the competition
02:57 System76 Lemur Ultra is the runner up
03:15 Why upgrade vs. replace?
04:59 Researching SSD drives on Linux
05:52 5 Tweaks to optimize your Linux system for a solid-state drive
07:06 Edit fstab to enable TRIM and limit writes to the SSD
09:58 Reduce swappiness
12:00 Edit GRUB to prioritize "reads" over "writes"
15:05 SSD makes an HP dm4 into a fast-booting, high-performance dream machine
15:50 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
17:34 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp195/glp195_64.mp3Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:02 -0800
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Going Linux #195 Solid-State Drives on Linux
You, like Larry, may have decided to upgrade your existing PC and not to buy a new Linux ultrabook with a super-fast solid-state drive. When installing a solid-state drive (SSD) in your Linux machine, there are several things you will need to do to optimize Linux to get the best performance from the drive. We detail the 5 tweaks we have discovered for making SSDs work best under Linux.

]]>Going Linux #185 At What Price Freedom? http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp185
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #185 At What Price Freedom?
00:00 Going Linux #185 At What Price Freedom?
00:15 Introduction
01:01 Tom goes 15 rounds with Time Warner Cable
04:14 More feedback about Episodes 181 and 183
05:03 "Free," "free," "libre," and "Open Source." What's the diff?
05:51 Tom does not hate Microsoft
06:57 Jonathan Nadeau defends Richard M Stallman
11:05 Really listening to what RMS has to say
12:06 All non-Free software is an injustice
13:51 Credibility crumbles
16:07 Giving kids needles full of herione
17:22 An arrogant socialist
19:15 Out to pasture
20:00 Badger, badger, badger
20:35 Redistribution of wealth
20:40 Read the RMS website
20:19 Ahuka: HPR episode 163
23:18 Freedom is not absolute. There are limits
23:55 Producer freedom vs. user freedom
24:33 The GPL protects only 4 freedoms. Conspicuously missing from the list is the freedom of choice.
25:50 OGG Camp 11: The future of Linux must include the freedom of choice
25:54 RMS and the FSF work against freedom -- the freedom of choice
26:28 Kudos to Richard M Stallman for the contributions and ideas
28:15 Kudos to Linus Torvalds for making it actually work
30:00 Kudos to Canonical for making it usable and popular
31:07 What is the cost of "Free" software
32:10 The cost of "Freedom" is "freedom of choice"
33:14 The response to Jonathan
34:00 The words overshadowed the message
35:15 The four freedoms
36:25 The missing freedom
37:35 Choosing your own freedom
38:50 The Open Source community abides by the four freedoms - They chose to fork GNU/Linux and called it "Linux"
40:21 Good-bye
42:00 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:25 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp185/glp185_64.mp3Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:01 -0800
44:25
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Going Linux #185 At What Price Freedom?
We have received so much feedback about episodes 181 and 183. Today, our episode starts with a lengthy email from Jonathan Nadeau of the Accessible Computing Foundation, who is critical, not of the Windows 8 bashing, but of our treatment of Richard M Stallman (RMS) and the Free Software Foundation (FSF).

Despite Richard Stallman's contribution to GNU/Linux, his words and how he says them often overshadow his message. His message is one of extreme socialism in some ways. Our conclusion is that the price you pay for "Free" (Free-as-in-a-social-movement) software, is your freedom of choice.

We also conclude that the Open Source community has actually chosen to exercise all of the four freedoms championed by the FSF. They chose to NOT run GNU/Linux as it is, but to study and change it, and to redistribute copies with those changes. They have forked it! They have chosen to call it "Linux."

Episode 185 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #185 At What Price Freedom?
00:15 Introduction
01:01 Tom goes 15 rounds with Time Warner Cable
04:14 More feedback about Episodes 181 & 183
05:03 "Free," "free," "libre," and "Open Source." What's the diff?
05:51 Tom does not hate Microsoft
06:57 Jonathan Nadeau defends Richard M Stallman
11:05 Really listening to what RMS has to say
12:06 All non-Free software is an injustice
13:51 Credibility crumbles
16:07 Giving kids needles full of herione
17:22 An arrogant socialist
19:15 Out to pasture
20:00 Badger, badger, badger
20:35 Redistribution of wealth
20:40 Read the RMS website
20:19 Ahuka: HPR episode 163
23:18 Freedom is not absolute. There are limits
23:55 Producer freedom vs. user freedom
24:33 The GPL protects only 4 freedoms. Conspicuously missing from the list is the freedom of choice.
25:50 OGG Camp 11: The future of Linux must include the freedom of choice
25:54 RMS and the FSF work against freedom -- the freedom of choice
26:28 Kudos to Richard M Stallman for the contributions and ideas
28:15 Kudos to Linus Torvalds for making it actually work
30:00 Kudos to Canonical for making it usable and popular
31:07 What is the cost of "Free" software
32:10 The cost of "Freedom" is "freedom of choice"
33:14 The response to Jonathan
34:00 The words overshadowed the message
35:15 The four freedoms
36:25 The missing freedom
37:35 Choosing your own freedom
38:50 The Open Source community abides by the four freedoms - They chose to fork GNU/Linux and called it "Linux"
40:21 Good-bye
42:00 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
44:25 End

Episode 184 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #184 Computer America #54
00:15 Introduction
02:38 The Linux Community. What is it and how do I join?
07:04 Help others
07:40 What's a LUG?
11:36 Finding a LUG
12:45 Write a blog
14:08 Getting help on forums
17:59 Start a podcast about Linux
20:31 Provide help on Linux forums
23:45 Fix it for others
26:23 Translate documentation
26:53 Work for a company that uses or develops Linux
30:34 Martin: Help for Bob with video
35:59 Linux on Tablets
38:00 Dave: Feedback for another listener
42:33 Gnome, EOL and other pronunciation
43:18 Linux in the Ham Shack
46:38 Bill: Feedback on the Jono Bacon interview
53:45 Vince: XBMC better resolution than native video
58:01 Jim: Use Debian - it's got everything
63:31 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
65:06 End

]]>Going Linux #183 Listener Feedback http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp183
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #183 Listener Feedback
00:00 Going Linux #183 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:45 The controversy over the direction of Going Linux
02:31 The audio: Knightwise
10:26 The email: Keith Murray
15:20 The trip to the Apple store
15:54 The blog post
16:13 The apology
19:54 The comments and discussion
24:30 The new approach - return to the old approach
29:25 The inspriation: A choice between a new Macbook Pro and a 5 year old 15.5 inch HP laptop
31:06 The case for cross-platform sliding (credit: Knightwise.com)
33:04 WB4BBC
33:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:41 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp183/glp183_64.mp3Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:01 -0800
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Going Linux #183 Listener Feedback
We have received feedback from several listeners letting us know that with this episode, we have gone too far. We are beginning to get elitist in our attitude toward non-Linux operating systems, and in fact we are doing way too much Windows bashing! I have posted a public apology to our listeners in my response to K. D. Murray on his blog post, "Going Linux - A Case for Tolerance". Going forward, the Going Linux will focus less on “why this software is better” and return to our focus on “why and how to use Linux to get things done.” Bill and Larry discuss the topic during this episode.

Episode 183 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #183 Listener Feedback
00:15 Introduction
01:45 The controversy over the direction of Going Linux
02:31 The audio: Knightwise
10:26 The email: Keith Murray
15:20 The trip to the Apple store
15:54 The blog post
16:13 The apology
19:54 The comments and discussion
24:30 The new approach - return to the old approach
29:25 The inspriation: A choice between a new Macbook Pro and a 5 year old 15.5 inch HP laptop
31:06 The case for cross-platform sliding (credit: Knightwise.com)
33:04 WB4BBC
33:40 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
36:41 End

]]>Going Linux #181 Avoiding Windows 8 http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp181
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #181 Avoiding Windows 8
00:00 Going Linux #181 Avoiding Windows 8
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Avoiding Windows 8
02:08 Soon you will have no option but Windows 8 on new computers
02:52 Windows 8 testers can't figure out how to use it
04:34 Microsoft removes bypass of Metro interface
06:11 Why use an operating system already predected to be a flop?
06:56 Why use an operating system with a 31% chance of getting infected?
08:08 There are no Linux viruses in the wild
09:30 Market share: Windows 92% Mac 7% Linux 1%
10:03 You are 3 1/2 times more likely to find a computer user with an infected Windows computer, than to find one running a Mac or Linux
11:34 Linux market share is growing
12:48 Windows 8 represents a growth opportunity for Linux
13:31 How to avoid having to us an OS with bad reviews and a 1 in 3 guarantee of getting infected
15:55 Microsoft slams the door on developers, developers, developers!
16:59 "Let technology work for you, not the other way around!" Knightwise
18:06 You can afford a super computer if you use Linux
19:42 Prevent problems: Don't run applications from Microsoft or designed for the Microsoft OS... ever!
21:12 Ease into Linux: 12 Cross-platform applications you can use today that work exactly the same on Linux
25:16 Save this podcast
26:25 Microsoft Linux
27:18 Software pick: Calibre
27:46 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
29:28 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp181/glp181_64.mp3Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:01 -0800
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Going Linux #181 Avoiding Windows 8
Microsoft's latest operating system release, Windows 8 is coming soon. Maybe you have heard the bad press about the OS formerly known as "Metro" or maybe you haven't. Either way, Microsoft appears to be taking lessons from the Apple by forcing you to use your computer the way they want you to use it. Perhaps you have already decided to avoid the latest from Redmond, but soon you won't have a choice when purchasing a new non-Apple PC in a brick and mortar store. Before you upgrade or buy a computer with Windows 8, there are some things you should know. Computers running an operating system from Microsoft may represent 92% of the computer market, but when you use a Windows computer, you have almost a 1 in 3 chance of becoming infected with malware. Do you REALLY want to take that risk, when you have better choices? Especially if you've decided you don't want the latest "user experience" from Microsoft, you can eliminate the issues around adjusting to an uncomfortable user interface, AND you can avoid malware infections. It's easy. As Knightwise is fond of saying, "Let technology work for you, not the other way around!" Use a Linux computer, and choose the tens of thousands of no cost native Linux applications.

Episode 181 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #181 Avoiding Windows 8
00:15 Introduction
00:47 Avoiding Windows 8
02:08 Soon you will have no option but Windows 8 on new computers
02:52 Windows 8 testers can't figure out how to use it
04:34 Microsoft removes bypass of Metro interface
06:11 Why use an operating system already predected to be a flop?
06:56 Why use an operating system with a 31% chance of getting infected?
08:08 There are no Linux viruses in the wild
09:30 Market share: Windows 92% Mac 7% Linux 1%
10:03 You are 3 1/2 times more likely to find a computer user with an infected Windows computer, than to find one running a Mac or Linux
11:34 Linux market share is growing
12:48 Windows 8 represents a growth opportunity for Linux
13:31 How to avoid having to us an OS with bad reviews and a 1 in 3 guarantee of getting infected
15:55 Microsoft slams the door on developers, developers, developers!
16:59 "Let technology work for you, not the other way around!" Knightwise
18:06 You can afford a super computer if you use Linux
19:42 Prevent problems: Don't run applications from Microsoft or designed for the Microsoft OS... ever!
21:12 Ease into Linux: 12 Cross-platform applications you can use today that work exactly the same on Linux
25:16 Save this podcast
26:25 Microsoft Linux
27:18 Software pick: Calibre
27:46 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
29:28 End

]]>Going Linux #175 An Interview with Jono Bacon http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp175
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #175 An Interview with Jono Bacon
00:00 Going Linux #175 An Interview with Jono Bacon
00:15 Introduction
02:14 Knightwise on Unity
07:59 The Interview
08:34 Overview: What Jono does at Canonical
11:51 Writing "The Art of Community"
12:18 "The Art of Community" 2nd Edition
12:22 About Ubuntu
12:45 The reasons behind Unity
16:53 Another shell for Gnome
18:03 Bill talks about the polish, multiple launches
18:52 Choice: The great thing about Linux
20:24 Developers put their hearts and souls into free software
21:00 Getting to 12.04: Unity has been an evolution
22:17 If you want rock-solid, use LTS
22:47 Unity: The "dumbing down" of Linux? Really?
23:33 Technical elitism
25:36 12.04 has additional configurability for power users
26:06 Community support: The Ubuntu forums
27:32 Juju: It's what's next for Ubuntu
29:28 Ubuntu client offerings: UbuntuTV
30:10 Ubuntu computer/phone convergence
32:37 On Canonical's funding and profitability
34:07 The cult of Mark Shuttleworth
35:03 The importance of community
37:52 Jono tells Tom to upgrade
38:17 How do I get involved in the Ubuntu community?
41:58 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:49 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp175/glp175_64.mp3Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:01 -0800
42:49
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Going Linux #175 An Interview with Jono Bacon
In this interview, conducted in early June 2012, Bill speaks with Canonical's Jono Bacon, Community Manager for Ubuntu. They discuss some of the decisions that lead to the Unity interface, the current state of Ubuntu with 12.04, and the future of Ubuntu in today's environment of "technology convergence". Knightwise provides a commentary that frames the issue with Unity as the perfect introduction to the interview.

Episode 175 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #175 An Interview with Jono Bacon
00:15 Introduction
02:14 Knightwise on Unity
07:59 The Interview
08:34 Overview: What Jono does at Canonical
11:51 Writing "The Art of Community"
12:18 "The Art of Community" 2nd Edition
12:22 About Ubuntu
12:45 The reasons behind Unity
16:53 Another shell for Gnome
18:03 Bill talks about the polish, multiple launches
18:52 Choice: The great thing about Linux
20:24 Developers put their hearts and souls into free software
21:00 Getting to 12.04: Unity has been an evolution
22:17 If you want rock-solid, use LTS
22:47 Unity: The "dumbing down" of Linux? Really?
23:33 Technical elitism
25:36 12.04 has additional configurability for power users
26:06 Community support: The Ubuntu forums
27:32 Juju: It's what's next for Ubuntu
29:28 Ubuntu client offerings: UbuntuTV
30:10 Ubuntu computer/phone convergence
32:37 On Canonical's funding and profitability
34:07 The cult of Mark Shuttleworth
35:03 The importance of community
37:52 Jono tells Tom to upgrade
38:17 How do I get involved in the Ubuntu community?
41:58 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
42:49 End

Episode 153 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #153 - Computer America #43
00:15 Introduction
00:47 6 Reasons NOT to use Linux
33:34 John: Remoting in to Linux
39:38 Bill: Giving and old computer new life
44:12 Aldo: A suggestion and a complaint
51:08 Leo: A neuroscientist with a comment and a question
64:59 Jenni: Preoccupation with price
72:34 End

]]>Going Linux #150 Nosillacast and Mintcast http://goinglinux.com/shownotes.html#glp150
goinglinux@gmail.com (Larry Bushey)Larry BusheyGoing Linux #150 Nosillacast and Mintcast
00:00 Going Linux #150 - Nosillacast and Mintcast
00:15 Introduction
01:00 Overview of the two segments
01:47 Noscillacast
50:10 Mincast
113:58 End http://www.archive.org/download/glp150/glp150_64.mp3Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:01 -0800
113:58
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Going Linux #150 Nosillacast and Mintcast
Larry's appearances on the Noscillacast and Mintcast podcasts. Both of these segments were recorded earlier this year. In both appearances, Larry talks about Linux Mint. The Nosillacast was recorded a couple of months ago. In this episode Larry helped Allison, the host, step-by-step installing Mint 11 in VMWare on here Macintosh computer. The Mintcast segment was recorded back in May and is the longer of the two segments. This segment will appeal to anyone weighing a rolling release vs. a timed-release distribution.